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Retail and Consumer

Polish consumer watchdog has an eye on unfair complaint processes and future AI use

Entrepreneurs should remember that the complaint procedure may not limit consumer rights
Competition, antitrust and trade

New UK legislation envisages powerful digital markets regime and significant reform to consumer law

The UK competition and consumer authority will be given new powers to regulate the tech sector as well as stronger
The metaverse

Brands in the metaverse: showtime for the fashion and cosmetics industry

Retail and fashion brands must adapt their branding to this new virtual world
Tech, Media and Comms

UKIPO guidance: trade mark protection for NFTs and virtual goods and services

Clarity given on classification of NFTs and virtual goods and services, including those provided in the metaverse
Digitalisation

Between cybersecurity and competition: a German perspective on developments in the automotive industry

The automotive world is changing. Cybersecurity threats require appropriate responses from vehicle manufacturers. In their expert article for RAW (March
Artificial intelligence

How to mitigate legal risks when using generative AI in Europe

AI within different legal frameworks can carry legal risks, but businesses can take steps to mitigate these risks
Intellectual property

A quiet revolution: changes in the granting of preliminary injunctions for intellectual property claims

On March 22, 2023. The President of the Republic of Poland signed an amendment to the Code of Civil Procedure
Dark Patterns

Permanent promotions mislead consumers, says Poland's consumer protection watchdog

Promotions cannot be advertised without time limits as it can create a false impression in consumers and constitute dark pattern
Competition, antitrust and trade

How is the UK National Security and Investment Act shaping up in its second year?

Businesses need to understand the NSIA's reach, applicability and filings that are made under its rules

What does the UK's white paper on AI propose and will it work?

Businesses have until 21 June to respond to the UK government's consultation on proposals for regulating AI
UK Media Act

Media Bill proposes a major overhaul of UK broadcast laws

TV and radio broadcasters, OTT services, 'digital content selection platforms' and smart devices all affected
Intellectual property

UK sets out the new Science and Technology Framework

Government growth ambitions for critical technologies including AI and future telecoms require regulatory clarity